{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harrison Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5084202,"projectId":10236455,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Because of your kindness, I was able to purchase two beautiful, colorful rugs that have made such a wonderful difference in our classroom. They add warmth, color, and a welcoming feel to our learning space. The students were so excited when they walked in and saw the new rugs! Your generosity has helped make our classroom an even brighter and more inviting place to learn. I truly appreciate your support and your kindness toward my students!\r\n\r\nWe have been enjoying our new rugs so much! The colorful rug is perfect for our Morning Meetings, reading our weekly stories, and enjoying read-alouds together. The kids also love curling up with their book boxes on the soft blue rug to enjoy some independent reading. These cozy new spaces have made our classroom even more welcoming and give the kids a comfortable place to learn, read, and spend time together. Thank you again for your generosity and for helping make our classroom extra special!","fullyFundedDate":1778117781585,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-learning-space/10236455/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jamie Buzzard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5084202_orig.jpg?crop=326,326,x210,y336&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787242578242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-buzzard"},{"teacherId":10585740,"projectId":10465040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Pedal Your Way to Success\" project! My students were so excited when our new desk bike arrived and couldn't wait to take turns trying it out! It has been a wonderful addition to our Life Skills classroom and has given students a fun and productive way to incorporate movement into their school day.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the desk bike throughout the day to help students stay focused, regulate their energy, and meet their sensory needs while continuing to participate in learning activities. Many of my students benefit from movement, and this resource allows them to get that movement without having to step away from their learning. It has also provided opportunities to practice taking turns, sharing, and following classroom routines.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the desk bike as part of our daily classroom routine to support attention, self-regulation, and independence. Our goal is to help students recognize when their bodies need movement and learn positive ways to meet those needs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a place where students can learn, move, and succeed! Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' school day!","fullyFundedDate":1786583832775,"projectUrl":"project/pedal-our-way-to-success/10465040/","projectTitle":"Pedal Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eisenhuth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10585740_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786379823944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10585740"},{"teacherId":365528,"projectId":10415095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 2nd grade classroom! Your generous donation provided us with a new pencil sharpener, pencils, dry erase markers and erasers, pens, laminating pouches, and Kleenex tissues. These may seem like simple classroom supplies, but they make such a big difference in our everyday learning. My students are able to have the materials they need readily available, which allows us to spend less time worrying about supplies and more time learning, practicing, and having fun.\r\n\r\nThe new pencil sharpener has already made a difference in our classroom, and our pencils, dry erase materials, and other supplies are being used every day during lessons and independent work. The laminating pouches allow me to create durable learning materials that my students can use again and again, while the tissues help keep our classroom clean and comfortable. Having these supplies available helps our classroom run smoothly and gives my students the tools they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a welcoming place to learn. Your generosity has a direct impact on our daily learning, and I am so grateful for your support of my 2nd grade students!","fullyFundedDate":1789006915269,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-with-new-supplies/10415095/","projectTitle":"Back to School with New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keilbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkeilbach"},{"teacherId":5862919,"projectId":10233686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations provided our students with new notebooks, glue sticks, and scissors to create and organize their math notebooks. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a big difference in helping students stay organized, prepared, and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to have fresh notebooks and the materials they need to complete their math activities and keep their work organized. Having these supplies allows them to take pride in their work and focus on learning without worrying about having the materials they need.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make their math learning experience more successful. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778281358180,"projectUrl":"project/new-notebooks/10233686/","projectTitle":"New Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5862919_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536775472724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5862919"},{"teacherId":6217885,"projectId":10239613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom project! The students in our Autistic Support classroom have greatly benefited from the materials included in this project. They are really enjoying the various sensory and flexible seating options that we received.\r\n\r\nThe students love the floor seats and beanbags. They like to rush to sit on them during breaks. The fish bubble lamp has also been a big hit in the classroom. It has offered a more calming activity that the students can focus on when they need a break.\r\n\r\nMy students and I thank you again for your generosity to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778032251122,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-learners/10239613/","projectTitle":"Sensational Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6217885_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722598714010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-sullivanlg"},{"teacherId":5415049,"projectId":10006873,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, providing my students with new books that will enrich their learning experience. These books align directly with our new reading curriculum, allowing students to engage more deeply with the material and strengthen their comprehension skills. Your contribution is helping to foster a love of reading and curiosity that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the books, your donations also supplied essential classroom materials, including dry erase markers and pencils, which are used daily to support instruction and student participation. These tools may seem simple, but they play a vital role in helping students stay organized, practice their skills, and actively engage in lessons. I am truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to education. Thank you for making a positive difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768422544203,"projectUrl":"project/short-stories-to-big-learning/10006873/","projectTitle":"Short Stories to Big Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5415049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625778408769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5415049"},{"teacherId":365528,"projectId":10142466,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing new books for my students. These texts are more than just stories—they help us teach key skills like comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking. Students are learning to ask questions, make connections, and think more deeply about what they read.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and engaging. Students read independently, collaborate in small groups, and participate in interactive read-alouds. The new books have sparked excitement—students are more eager to read, more confident sharing ideas, and more invested in their learning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled to find interest in reading are now excited to pick up books that reflect their experiences, while others are pushing themselves with new genres and challenges. Your support has made a lasting difference in building both skills and a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773859767374,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-with-awesome-new-books/10142466/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers With Awesome New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keilbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkeilbach"},{"teacherId":8082053,"projectId":9123598,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the new resources! When they first saw them, they were so excited!! They ask to sit in the bean bags and use the pillows every time they do independent work. We use them for independent reading time, small group instruction, novel studies, carpet time and so much more!! We also use them as a reward system because that is how much they look forward to using them! I am looking for even more ways to motivate them by giving them a chance to move around the room more and use more resources like these. Thank you so much for your continued donations and support!","fullyFundedDate":1746786389448,"projectUrl":"project/chill-and-thrive-a-calming-corner-with/9123598/","projectTitle":"Chill and Thrive: A Calming Corner with Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8082053_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644977526785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/victoria-simpson"},{"teacherId":5862919,"projectId":9930673,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of lead pencils, colored pencils, and lap desks. Your kindness helps provide our students with the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed each day. With these supplies, students can write, draw, complete assignments, and participate more comfortably in classroom activities. The lap desks also give them flexible workspaces that support focus and engagement. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and helps create a positive learning environment for all students. I truly appreciate your generosity to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766083441513,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-upgrades/9930673/","projectTitle":"Classroom Upgrades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5862919_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536775472724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5862919"},{"teacherId":5084202,"projectId":9920623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Our class truly appreciates your support and kindness. We are very grateful for your contribution. \r\n\r\nThe students truly enjoy the indoor activities. They are very active, so the hopscotch rug and stepping stones provide a wonderful way for them to release their energy. With the increase in indoor recess days, these resources have been especially beneficial. They also enjoy coloring and drawing with the new markers and crayons during recess, which allows them to express their creativity and relax.\r\n\r\nThe students are better able to stay organized with the use of the chair pockets. They also enjoy using the thumbs-up and thumbs-down paddles, which help keep them actively engaged during lessons when responding to questions. \r\n\r\nOnce again, I truly cannot express how much I appreciate your generous donation. Without your support, the students would not have had these wonderful opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1768434819753,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized-and-have-some-fun/9920623/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized and Have Some Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jamie Buzzard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5084202_orig.jpg?crop=326,326,x210,y336&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787242578242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-buzzard"},{"teacherId":8468409,"projectId":9922461,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for you generous donations to our classroom! Over the past couple of weeks, my students have fallen in love with their new writing tablets. They are easy to use and fun for the kids to have. \r\n\r\nDuring math, we constantly practice showing our work. Prior to these writing tablets, students would have to utilize scratch paper. We ended up going through stacks of paper daily just to show our work! These tablets have helped to eliminate the problem, and has made showing our work more engaging and fun for the kids. \r\n\r\nOverall, we have been so grateful to have them in our class! We can't thank you enough for you generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764963223416,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-classroom-for-student-success/9922461/","projectTitle":"Stock Our Classroom for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8468409"},{"teacherId":7765695,"projectId":9560617,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project! We are so excited to have new stools to sit on. We are able to move about the room and work together easily. The cushions can be used on stools and chairs, or on the floor, giving us flexible seating options.\r\n\r\nThe lamp lets us turns off the lights and work in a cozy environment. We are able to work in a calm environment that allows us to concentrate and learn new things.\r\n\r\nContinued support from generous donors help students to reach their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1764001051897,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-fun-focused/9560617/","projectTitle":"Flexible, Fun, Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDermott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7765695_orig.png?crop=510,510,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731026918404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7765695"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91240","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":87,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.7,"schoolId":91240,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harrison Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harrison Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/penn-trafford-school-district/harrison-park-elementary-school/91240"}